• Academic Services Division

• Multiple casual shifts as:

• Examination Supervisors at $41.02 per hour (including casual loading) plus super.

• Tech Assistants at $43.71 per hour (including casual loading) plus super.

• Based at our St Lucia and/or Gatton campus

About These Opportunities 

Current coursework students at UQ or any other institution are not eligible to apply for these roles. Higher Degree Research students are eligible to apply.

Hours of work are based on a rostered shift allocation during central exam periods, subject to University requirements.

Casual Examination Supervisors

You will play a key role to ensure all students have the opportunity to sit examinations under optimal conditions according to University assessment and examination policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Supervise student seating arrangements and assist with student direction and seating allocation.

• Verify student identification and manage examination materials, including attendance forms and question papers.

• Monitor student behaviour and address inquiries during examinations, ensuring compliance with examination regulations.

• Operate basic audiovisual equipment and computers within examination venues.

• Perform miscellaneous duties as instructed by the Chief Supervisor or Senior Administrative Officers, Examinations.

• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, climbing stairs, and lifting items of up to 5 kgs.

• Setting up and preparing electronic equipment and devices for digital examinations.

• Employing troubleshooting protocols to address minor technical issues on students' devices as needed.

• Logging technical issues promptly using a personal smartphone during exam sessions.

• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, customer-focused service in demanding situations.

Key times:

• Supervisors are required for the following exam periods:

• Summer Semester Examination Period: Early February (early March for deferred and supplementary examinations)

• In-Semester One Examination Period: March and April (early May for deferred and supplementary examinations)

• End of Semester One Examination Period: June (July for deferred and supplementary examinations)

• In-Semester Two Examination Period: August and September (early October for deferred and supplementary examinations)

• End of Semester Two Examination Period: November (December for deferred and supplementary examinations)

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March as well.

About You  

Tech Assistants are to provide basic technological support to students during the exam, and to execute standard exam supervisor policies and procedures.

• you will have attended a Tech Assistant training session (approx. 90 minutes) provided by the Examinations team. If you are not already an Assistant Supervisor, you will also need to undertake Assistant Supervisor training.

• possess basic computer skills such as plugging a laptop in, turning it on, opening Google or Firefox, using the address bar and trackpad to move the cursor, directing a student to close background programs

• ability to follow procedures outlined in a guide

• ability to speak to students in a calm manner if they need technological or other assistance

• work under the guidance of the Senior Tech and Chief Supervisor in the exam room

• refer more complicated technological issues to the Senior Tech in the exam room

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section with your preference at the beginning of the letter for:

  • Campus (St Lucia, Gatton, or both)

  • Advising if you are interested in undertaking training for additional Tech Assistant responsibilities

• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Examinations at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line. 

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If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity.